Netgear Router Login

Netgear routers can be accessed at http://192.168.1.1 or http://routerlogin.net to manage WiFi settings and router configuration.

→ Access Netgear Router

How to Login to Netgear Router

  1. Connect to Netgear WiFi network
  2. Open browser and type http://192.168.1.1 or http://routerlogin.net
  3. Enter Username: admin
  4. Enter Password: password (or check router label)
  5. Click Login

Netgear Default IP Addresses

  • Primary: 192.168.1.1
  • Alternative: 192.168.0.1
  • Web Address: http://routerlogin.net
  • Alternative Web: http://routerlogin.com

Netgear Default Credentials

Username Password
admin password
admin 1234
admin (printed on router label)

Change Netgear WiFi Password

  1. Login to router
  2. Click Wireless or WiFi Settings
  3. Find Password/Network Key field
  4. Enter new WiFi password
  5. Select WPA2-PSK [AES] security
  6. Click Apply
  7. Reconnect devices with new password

Change Netgear Network Name

  1. Login to router
  2. Go to Wireless settings
  3. Find Name (SSID) field
  4. Type new network name
  5. Click Apply
  6. Reconnect to new network name

Netgear Router Models

  • Netgear Nighthawk Series (R7000, R8000, AX12, RAX50)
  • Netgear Orbi Mesh Systems (RBK50, RBK852, RBK753)
  • Netgear AC Series (AC1200, AC1750, AC2400)
  • Netgear N Series (N300, N600, N900)
  • Netgear WiFi 6 Routers (AX4, AX6, AX8)

Forgot Netgear Password?

  1. Try default: admin/password
  2. Check router bottom/back label
  3. Try: admin/1234
  4. Use Netgear Genie app if configured
  5. Factory reset if needed

Reset Netgear Router

  1. Find Reset button (usually on back)
  2. Press and hold for 7-10 seconds with paperclip
  3. Release when Power LED blinks amber
  4. Wait for router to restart
  5. Router resets to factory settings
Warning: Reset erases all custom settings.

Netgear Troubleshooting

Cannot Access routerlogin.net

  • Try http://192.168.1.1 instead
  • Make sure connected to Netgear network
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try different browser
  • Restart router and device

Login Page Not Loading

  • Check WiFi connection
  • Disable VPN
  • Try ethernet connection
  • Check firewall settings

Netgear Nighthawk App

Manage router using mobile app:

  • Download Netgear Nighthawk or Genie app
  • Connect to Netgear WiFi
  • Open app and follow setup
  • Manage WiFi, guest network, and more

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